Pat, We do a product with similar clearance problems. We load diodes through PCB with base of diode flush with solder side (use non-plated thru hole). This requires special lead bends, manual stuffing and soldering leads on component side, but buys .065 extra clearance. It is labor intensive but works. We do not attempt adhesive or wave as labor and rework (failure repairs) cost more than the simple manual operation. FNKEC *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * ***************************************************************************